❄️ Houston Winter Storm: Impact on Commercial Real Estate 🌨️

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 20/01/2025

Snow-pocalypse in Houston: How Winter Weather Is Freezing Up Commercial Real Estate Hey y’all, it’s not every day Houston gets hit with a winter storm warning, so let’s take a moment to marvel at the surreal scene of our subtropical city preparing for up to 5 inches of snow. Yes, snow—like the kind we watch in Hallmark movies and not-so-secretly wish for. Only this time, it’s real, and it’s making everyone a little nervous. Myself included. As a commercial real estate enthusiast (and someone who’s more used to sweating through August than shivering in January), I can’t help but think about how this frosty forecast might impact our bustling real estate market. Spoiler alert: winter weather isn’t exactly the dream tenant for Houston CRE.

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🏢 How Election 2024 Impacts Commercial Real Estate 🗳️

Published on: 04/11/2024

Alright, folks! The big day is almost here—Election Day 2024! No matter who you’re rooting for, whether it’s former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris, this election will have a ripple effect on the commercial real estate world. And if you’re in CRE, you’re probably asking yourself, “What does this mean for my business?” Well, let’s dive into the key issues and how this election could shape the industry in the years to come. 👇

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🌍 What Is a Phase I ESA? A Developer’s Guide 🏗️

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 25/10/2024

If you’re thinking about buying land for a development project, there’s a crucial step you can’t afford to skip—a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). This due diligence process is all about identifying any potential environmental risks that could impact the value of the property or, worse, pose a threat to human health and the environment. 🌎 Let’s break down what a Phase I ESA involves and why it’s a must-do for anyone in the real estate game. 👇

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📉 Fed Signals September Rate Cut: What It Means for Real Estate 🏢

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 03/09/2024

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, has dropped a significant hint about a possible rate cut in September. This potential shift in the Fed's monetary policy is creating waves, not just in financial markets, but also in sectors like commercial real estate, where the effects of interest rate changes can be substantial. 🌐

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